Delhi L-G TS Sandhu Commends Resident-Led Zero-Waste System In Navjeevan Vihar
Delhi L-G praises Navjeevan Vihar resident-led zero-waste sustainability model.
Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Tuesday visited Navjeevan Vihar in South Delhi and praised the residential colony’s resident-led zero-waste management system, highlighting it as a model for sustainable urban living in the national capital.
During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor inspected several community-driven facilities, including the colony’s Reduce-Reuse-Recycle (RRR) centre, decentralised composting units, source-segregation systems, and a locally developed rainwater harvesting setup. He noted that the initiative reflects a strong example of how neighbourhood-level participation can contribute to large-scale environmental impact.
Sandhu commended the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) and local residents for maintaining the zero-waste model for nearly eight years. He said the colony had successfully diverted more than 10 lakh kilograms of waste away from Delhi’s landfill sites, underscoring the effectiveness of consistent community engagement in waste reduction and recycling efforts.
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In a post on social media platform X, he described Navjeevan Vihar as an inspiring example aligned with Mission LiFE and the broader “Waste to Wealth” initiative. He urged other RWAs across Delhi to study the model, adopt source segregation practices, and strengthen decentralised waste management systems to support a cleaner and more sustainable urban environment.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasized that sustainable waste management cannot rely solely on government action and requires active participation from citizens. He encouraged behavioural change at the household level, stating that meaningful environmental progress begins at home through consistent practices such as segregation, composting, and reuse.
During the visit, Sandhu also held an open interaction with residents, listening to suggestions and reviewing on-ground systems for waste collection and recycling. Children from the colony presented artwork themed around waste management and rainwater harvesting, reflecting the community-wide involvement in the initiative.
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